Partners

The companies below provide solutions to help boat dealers become more successful. As an MRAA partner member, they are committed to finding solutions to your pain points.

We encourage you to click on the links below to learn more about how their products and services can provide solutions to your dealership.

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Strategic Partners

Barletta is the new pontoon boat leader in quality, innovation and performance. Supported by the BEST dealer network in the industry and an unmatched customer experience, Barletta is striving to be the BEST pontoon boat manufacturer in the industry. Barletta Pontoon Boats … like NO other!

Boats Group‘s main focus is to make it easy for people to buy and sell boats. By connecting potential buyers and sellers, marine dealers are able to convert more shoppers into boaters.

Celebrating 97 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks.

Northpoint Commercial Finance, with offices in Alpharetta, GA, and Burlington, ON, is owned by LBC Capital, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada. We are a diversified floorplan finance lender that partners with both manufacturers and dealers in numerous industries (i.e. Marine, Manufactured Housing, RV, Power Sports, Trailer, and more) to provide flexible financing programs. Northpoint’s inventory finance offerings drive sales, enhance cash flow, and improve profitability for both manufacturer and dealers.

Malibu, Inc. is the market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis brands. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles.

Volvo Penta understands the pivotal part marine dealers play in delivering a great boating experience to consumers in order to foster a successful marine industry.

Bennington lives by the philosophy of using the best construction and never cutting corners. Our dedication and attention to detail provide years of reliable boating and great memories on the water. Godfrey Pontoon Boats strives to help you live to make every moment count. Recognized as a leader in quality, innovation and styling, our pontoons are built to set the standard for design, construction and innovation. With over 60 years of experience, we work hard to build boats that will be part of your family for years to come. With over 45 years of experience, Hurricane will never let you down because we build boats with quality materials that are engineered for safety, reliability and peace of mind. Hurricane is the best-selling deck boat on the water today.

Brunswick is defining, creating, and innovating the future of recreational boating. With advanced design, technology and innovation, we will redefine recreational boating and advance our leadership position in the marine industry.

Lightspeed is here to help your dealership thrive no matter the industry. We are constantly innovating and developing technology solutions to help you serve your customers and power your success in every aspect of your business – from sales to service to everything in between.

Smoker Craft has operated on the notion that investing in dealer success is the best investment the brand can make to ensure a solid foundation for future company success.

Wells Fargo has been serving dealers and manufacturers for more than 50 years by providing innovative financial solutions that provides a clear path to present and future success.

Yamaha continues to be on the forefront of the marine industry by providing award winning products and legendary dependability to its consumers.

Education Champions

700Credit, LLC

700Credit is the largest provider of credit reports, automated compliance solutions, soft pull products and identity verification, fraud detection & driver’s license authentication solutions to automotive, marine, powersports and RV dealers. Our offerings include credit reports, prescreen and pre-qualification platforms, OFAC, Red Flag, score disclosure and adverse action notices, synthetic ID fraud detection, identity verification, income and employment verification, driver’s license authentication platforms – both in-store and mobile solutions.

Boatline / Statistical Surveys, Inc.

Boatline is the fastest-growing online marketplace for selling boats and watercraft to marine buyers. Powered by the best-in-class technology, Boatline offers a dynamic suite of advertising products and sales tools designed to ultimately move more inventory and drive growth. Our sister company, Statistical Surveys, offers dealers additional insight into current demand, market trends, and more, with thorough reporting and analytics.

Elite Recreational Finance

Elite helps dealers, lenders and manufacturers maximize deliveries, increase profits, alleviate stress and reduce costs. Finance new, used, consignments, rentals, boat clubs, charters and dealership equipment. Dealer Portals, Soft-Pull Qualifying, Customized Credit App and Analytics available 24/7 through EMS. IT solutions; prequalified leads, automated underwriting, multi-program integration.

First Approval Source

First Approval Source specializes in making boat dealers’ lives easier while growing their bottom lines. Our integrated F&I services allow dealers to cut processing times in half and increase unit sales by 25%, all while delivering the most competitive rates and terms for their customers. Our commitment to dealers extends beyond just providing loans. We also offer exclusive online training courses on compliance, lender relationships, and protection product sales to ensure your entire team becomes experts in the finance process.

Global Marine Insurance

Global has been providing yacht insurance, boat insurance, and marine business insurance solutions since 1989. Your customers will benefit from MRAA Preferred Repair Deductible (50% off), Agreed Value, Extended Parts Replacement, Repair Guarantee, Hurricane Haul Out, Rental Reimbursement, Increased Limits for Medical Payments, Personal Effects & Towing available, and Wreck Removal and more.

Huntington Distribution Finance

Huntington Distribution Finance† provides tailored inventory finance solutions to dealers, distributors, and manufacturers across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to be the inventory finance provider you can count on to deliver industry expertise, innovative products and an optimal dealer onboarding experience. We are committed to providing you with the tools and services that you need to help your business grow. The Huntington Distribution Finance team has expertise in the marine, recreation vehicle, powersports, lawn and garden, specialty products and electronics and appliances industries.

NMDA

The National Marine Distributors Association supports the industry through promotion of boating to consumers, ensuring a strong customer base; promotion of wholesale distributors, the best way for manufacturers to move products and promotions to independent marine outlets; promotion of independent marine outlets – the best places to sell products (distributors) and buy products (consumers).

Regal Boats

Regal has a legacy of customer-centric engineering, they refuse to rest on their laurels. Their eye is firmly fixed on delivering the illustrious combination of innovative design, luxurious quality, and timeless value to their loyal customers. Regal is Pursuing the Ultimate Boating Experience.

Skier’s Choice

Skiers Choice is the proud manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance inboard wakeboard and Wakesurf towboats. Skier’s Choice is a privately held company located in the heart of boating country in Maryville, Tennessee. For nearly 4 decades Skier’s Choice has manufactured the finest in inboard tow boats. Every feature, line and component of our boats are engineered to provide the best experience on the water, and our thousands and thousands of loyal customers and years of industry leading customer satisfaction ratings are a testament to our success.

Vantage Resource Group

Vantage, coupled with our proprietary Vantage Dealer Profit System ™ , offers marine dealers additional income opportunities through Innovative value-added consumer products, dealership education, hands-on certification training and marketing implementation. With over 268 years of combined marine management experience, we are qualified to assist dealers of all sizes.